Nepalese beautifully cast gilt bronze Avalokitesvara which is also referred to as Padmapâni ("Holder of the Lotus". The bodhisattva has an elaborate mandorla inset with turquoise and coral, and is holding a lotus flower and standing on a round lotus plinth which is on a tiered base with auspicious symbols, the “Wheel of Law” and a pair on deer are on each side.Age: 1960-1980 - Size:23 ľ high (60.3 cm).